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Imagine my surprise when I discovered that this is not my first triple IPA. I'm not entirely certain, still, what the actual definition of a triple IPA is, but this is one. And I had a different one. The fact that I don't remember the other one, and the fact that it was just barely above average would seem to indicate that it was not particularly memorable. However, Marble Fox is a quite stylish brand and I have liked their beer so far. Let's see what this one does.
The beer is quite cloudy. I mean, it is very cloudy. I should probably stop comparing the cloudiness of beers to Bearded Iris, as I don't seem to have crossed many new Bearded Iris beers in quite some time. This cloudy, orange beer has a white head that is not going to go away, and it's going to be leaving some lacing. The aroma is delightfully fruity with both citrus and tropical fruits vying for attention. It's not smacking in the face, but it is quiet and confident with its aroma.
First sip is stronger, but it is also more muted than I expected. The fruit flavors aren't as pronounced as they were in the aroma, and the result is a lack of singular voice. Instead, the beer feels a little bit confused, and maybe I do too at this point. I think the beer would benefit from a little more focus on specific kinds of fruits, as what I am experiencing is simply the sensation of fruit without enough individual flavors to be able to call them out.
Tip-in is very gentle carbonation with grapefruit, orange, and what seems like some pine resin all smashed together. The middle is a wash of bitter, fruits, resin, and some yeast; it's flavorful, but it's not refreshing or even clean. The finish is sparkles of fruit and tart before a bitter resin trail off.
Bottom Line: Better than my description made it sound.
3.25/5
